Windows XP Installation/Setup Tasks

Setting up a PC with Windows, eh? Lucky you. Here is a [growing] list of things to do before turning that box over to the user:

• Install Windows XP
• Download and install latest drivers
• Install XP Service Pack 3
• Download and install latest Windows updates
• Call the TAMU-CC Faculty & Staff Computer Helpdesk (x2692) and create a work order to install the following:
  • Microsoft Office (site license)
  • Symantec Anti-Virus (site license)
  • SSH Secure Shell (site license)
  • Any other software the user requires (Adobe Acrobat Professional, etc.)
• Run Symantec Anti-Virus' LiveUpdate and download the latest updates
• Install network printers, print a test page
• Install any local printers
• If the computer is connected to the firewalled network (i.e., the CBI building), you must register the wired MAC ID w/ network services (by phone) before the computer can connect to the network
• If the computer will connect to the campus wifi network (TAMUCC), you need to register the wireless MAC ID with network services (web form)
• Install Spybot - Search & Destroy©® along with the latest detection updates. Immunize the computer and turn on Spybot's resident protection tool
• Install Firefox and set as the default web browser
  • Install Adobe Flash
• Install CBI's CA certificate on Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox - for HTTPS access to lighthouse/webmail
• Install Acrobat Reader unless Acrobat Professional is already installed
• Customize the PC to the User's needs. This includes using the File and Settings XFR Wizard to migrate My Documents and their Settings/bookmarks. This is the most efficient way to do this all at once.
• Make sure My Computer and My Documents icons appear on the desktop.

Field Setup

Complete the additional tasks if the computer is destined to be used by the field crew. Install and configure the following applications:

• Procomm (from CD) - check license availability w/ Sara
  • Run once after installing for initial setup purposes
• Microsoft Visual C++ Express Edition - install from burned CD (don't download)
  • Don't install MS SQL Server Express Edition if given the option
• X-generator - generates all files to upload in a Sutron Expert, Xdark, 9210. Requires Visual C++
• PuTTY - download PuTTY from website, save executable in c:\bin
• Leveling software - Sara has a CD w/ this software. Requires environment variable setup in Windows XP
  • View README.TXT on CD for installation instructions
• [Presently on hold] NGS Benchmark maps - Greg H. suggested two alternatives:
  • Maptech Terrain Navigator Pro (detailed features) - $299.99 [not sure how many licenses that buys us]
  • Google Earth using KML w/ Texas benchmarks - free, requires network access

Create Shortcuts

Create shortcuts to the following items on the desktop:

• Hyperterminal (prompt on desktop)
• Command prompt (prompt on desktop)
• PuTTY

Create Folders

Create the following folders on the desktop:

• Primary
• Backup

Sensor-specific Software

Software specific to sensors/instruments which we will not install but provide links and/or catalog:

• XTerm.exe - download XTerm.exe from Sutron's website
• Aquadopp (from CD)
• Maxstream software (from CD) - buoy radios
• Wireless Ace 3G (from AirLink CD)
• XCTU (cd) - located on the MaxStream CD
• SonUtils v4.20 - configure/download data from Sontek instruments

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